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Easy Touch
''Easy Touch'' is a cover album released by Mary Wells on 51 West Records. After the commercial failure of her previous album, '' In and Out of Love'', Epic Records relegated her to the 51 West subsidiary to finish the rest of her contract with them. The album included covers of hits by Frankie Lymon, Stevie Wonder, Melissa Manchester, the Carpenters and Donna Summer. The album, like her previous, was a commercial failure and no singles were released to promote it. Track listing # " Boy from New York City" – 3:16 # "Slow Hand" – 3:45 # " Why Do Fools Fall in Love" – 2:57 # " Reunited" – 4:04 # "If You Really Love Me" – 3:06 # " Fame" – 3:53 # " Don't Cry Out Loud" – 3:58 # "Dim All the Lights" – 4:00 # "Touch Me When We're Dancing" – 3:17 # "I've Never Been to Me "I've Never Been to Me" is a ballad, written and composed by Ron Miller and Kenneth Hirsch and made popular via a recording by American singer Charlene. Although its original release in 1977 barel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Wells
Mary Esther Wells (May 13, 1943 – July 26, 1992) was an American singer, who helped to define the emerging sound of Motown in the early 1960s. Along with The Supremes, The Miracles, The Temptations, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, and the Four Tops, Wells was said to have been part of the charge in black music onto radio stations and record shelves of mainstream America, "bridging the color lines in music at the time." With a string of hit singles composed mainly by Smokey Robinson, including "The One Who Really Loves You (song), The One Who Really Loves You", "Two Lovers (Mary Wells song), Two Lovers", and the Grammy Award, Grammy-nominated "You Beat Me to the Punch", all in 1962, plus her signature hit, "My Guy" (1964), she became recognized as "The Queen of Motown" until her departure from the company in 1964, at the height of her success. Life and career Early life and initial recordings Mary Esther Wells was born near Detroit's Wayne State University on May 13, 1943, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slow Hand
"Slow Hand" is a song recorded by American vocal group The Pointer Sisters for their eighth studio album ''Black & White'' (1981). The song, written by Michael Clark and John Bettis, was released by the Planet label in May 1981 as the lead single from ''Black & White''. Background and impact Although its sultry style recalls the Pointer Sisters' first American top-ten hit, the 1978 number two hit " Fire", "Slow Hand" was not written for the group; in fact John Bettis would state "the Pointer Sisters were the furthest ctfrom he composers'minds." However producer Richard Perry (Richard Perry quote:)"knew 'Slow Hand' ould bean instant smash itspan style="font-size:50%">...thatwould recapitulate and expand on the intimacy f'Fire'." Like "Fire"—which also featured Anita Pointer on lead—"Slow Hand" peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, for 3 weeks, behind " Endless Love" by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie. "Slow Hand" reached that position in August 1981 wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Wells Albums
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1982 Albums
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 951 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 198 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire *January 28 **Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar. **Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus. China *Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed. By topic Religion * Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211). Births * Lu Kai (or Jingfeng), Chinese official and general (d. 269) * Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor (d. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I've Never Been To Me
"I've Never Been to Me" is a ballad, written and composed by Ron Miller and Kenneth Hirsch and made popular via a recording by American singer Charlene. Although its original release in 1977 barely registered on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, its re-release in 1982 hit #3 in the US and earned her a gold certification in Australia, where it held the #1 spot for six weeks. In addition, the song topped the charts in Canada (4 weeks), Ireland (3 weeks) and the United Kingdom. It was also a top ten triumph in Norway, Belgium, New Zealand and the Netherlands and became Motown's first top ten hit by a white female solo singer. Content The song is best known as lyrically formatted for a female vocalist and as such is addressed to a desperate wife and mother who would like to trade her prosaic existence for the jet setting lifestyle the song's narrator has led. The narrator alludes to various hedonistic episodes in her life, concluding that while she's "been to paradise", she's ultimately ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Touch Me When We're Dancing
"Touch Me When We're Dancing" is a song written by Terry Skinner, J. L. Wallace and Ken Bell. Skinner and Wallace headed the Muscle Shoals, Alabama session group Bama, who first recorded this song and released it as a single in 1979 reaching number 42 on the ''Billboard'' Easy Listening chart and number 86 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. The song was later recorded by The Carpenters in 1981 for their '' Made in America'' album. In 1984, it was recorded by country music artists Mickey Gilley and Charly McClain for their 1984 duet album ''It Takes Believers'' and in 1986 by the country music group Alabama. Bama version The version by Bama was produced by Jim Vienneau and released on the Free Flight label. It received a positive review in ''Billboard'' which praised the "smooth production" and said that the song "allows the group to achieve a strong identity". Carpenters' version The Carpenters' version of "Touch Me When We're Dancing" was released on their '' Made in America'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dim All The Lights
"Dim All the Lights" is a song by American recording artist Donna Summer released as the third single from her 1979 album '' Bad Girls''. It debuted at number 70 on August 25, 1979, and peaked that year at number two on November 10 and November 17 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It was blocked from becoming the third number one hit from the album first by "Heartache Tonight" by the Eagles for one week, then by "Still" by Commodores the next week. Produced by her longtime collaborator Giorgio Moroder with Pete Bellotte, the track combines Summer's trademark disco beats with a more soulful pop sound. It was the third Hot 100 top-two single from the album and her sixth consecutive Hot 100 top-five single. Background Prior to the release of "Dim All the Lights", Summer had released " Hot Stuff" and " Bad Girls" and, later, the "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" duet with Barbra Streisand, all of which reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. "Dim All the Lights" also became ano ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Cry Out Loud (song)
"Don't Cry Out Loud" is a song written in 1976 by Peter Allen with lyricist Carole Bayer Sager that is best known as a hit single for Melissa Manchester in the US and for Elkie Brooks in the UK. Background and first recordings Ann-Margret, who was a friend of Peter Allen, has stated that the song's lyrics—though written by Carole Bayer Sager—reflect Allen's own frame of mind: "He just kept everything inside...his personal philosophy was 'Don't show anyone you're crying'." Bernadette Peters, who toured with Allen in 1989, has stated that Allen told her that "his mother taught him to always put your best face on" in response to Allen's father dying by suicide when Allen was 14 years old. The references to "baby" in the song refer to Allen's younger sister. The first evident recording of the song is by The Moments as "We Don't Cry Out Loud", track-produced by Sylvia Robinson, and given a December 1976 release simultaneous with its parent album ''Moments With You.'' "We Don't ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fame (Irene Cara Song)
"Fame" is a song written by Michael Gore (music) and Dean Pitchford (lyrics) and released in 1980, that achieved chart success as the theme song to the ''Fame'' film and TV series. The song was performed by Irene Cara, who played the role of Coco Hernandez in the original film. It was also her debut single as a recording artist. The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1980, and the Golden Globe Award the same year. In 2004, it finished at number 51 on AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs survey of top tunes in American cinema. History Irene Cara played the role of Coco Hernandez in the movie ''Fame'' and sang the vocals for the theme song. The music for the song was by Michael Gore and the lyrics were by Dean Pitchford. The song earned Cara a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. The movie became an "overnight sensation". The song won an Oscar for best film theme song in 1981. In July 1982, it was re-released on the back of the successful TV serie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If You Really Love Me
"If You Really Love Me" is a song written by Stevie Wonder and Syreeta Wright. Wonder recorded the song and released his version as a single from his 1971 album '' Where I'm Coming From''. The single peaked in the top 10 of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 (number 8), ''Billboard''′s R&B chart (number 4), and ''Billboard''′s Easy Listening chart (number 10). Background The song was one of the last to feature Motown's background band the Funk Brothers. After its release, Wonder left the Hitsville USA studios to record in New York City, playing most of the instruments himself. Wonder played Moog bass synthesizer, drums, and piano on "If You Really Love Me", while Wright is featured in the background singing. ''Cash Box'' said of it that "Wonder, via superb use of dynamics and fine mood changes will bring this tune to national attention." Personnel *Stevie Wonder Stevland Hardaway Morris ( Judkins; May 13, 1950), known professionally as Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reunited (song)
"Reunited" is a hit song for R&B vocal duo Peaches & Herb. As the second single release from their album, ''2 Hot'' (1978), the song was a huge crossover smash, topping both the pop and soul charts. It spent four weeks at number one on both the R&B singles chart and the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 singles chart in 1979 and sold over two million copies. ''Billboard'' ranked it as the No. 5 song for 1979. In Canada, "Reunited" likewise reached number one and was the No. 9 song for the year. The song was written by Dino Fekaris and Freddie Perren. It was the sequel to the duo's 1968 hit "(We'll Be) United", performed with the original Peaches, which was itself a cover of The Intruders' original 1966 hit. Chart performance Weekly charts Year-end charts All-time charts Sales and certifications Cover versions * A version by Louise Mandrell and R. C. Bannon reached #13 on the Hot Country Singles chart in 1979. * It was regularly covered by Faith No More as the intro song to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Why Do Fools Fall In Love (song)
"Why Do Fools Fall in Love" is a song by American rock and roll band Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers that was released on January 10, 1956. It reached No. 1 on the R&B chart, No. 6 on '' Billboard'''s Pop Singles chart, and No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart in July. Many renditions of the song by other artists have also been hit records in the U.S., including versions by the Diamonds (in 1956), the Beach Boys (in 1964), and Diana Ross (in 1981). The song was included in Robert Christgau's "Basic Record Library" of 1950s and 1960s recordings—published in '' Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies'' (1981)—and ranked No. 314 on the ''Rolling Stone'' magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Background and authorship In late 1955, The Teenagers (at that time calling themselves The Premiers) auditioned a song called "Why do Birds Sing So Gay?" for George Goldner, recording producer and owner of Gee Records. Herman Santiago, tenor of the group, had written ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |